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Anhinga spotted in the trees in The Village of Charlotte
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (25+ words) This stunning anhinga was just chilling in the cool, lush foliage atop a tree in The Village of Charlotte. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!...
Swallow-tailed kite feeds on midair catch over Sawgrass Grove
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (40+ words) Flying over Sawgrass Grove, this agile swallow-tailed kite holds tightly to his latest catch, which he snagged midair, and munches on it without ever having to touch down until his belly is full. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!...
Early morning sandhill crane activity captured in The Village of Fenney
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (27+ words) This beautiful sandhill crane started the day with a graceful stretch in the early morning light in The Village of Fenney. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!...
Alligator cruises through early morning sunrise reflections at Lake Sumter
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (26+ words) An alligator cuts a quiet path across Lake Sumter as the rising sun turns the water a deep golden hue. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!...
Unique insect sighting near a pond in The Village of Fenney
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (54+ words) Villages-News.com At a pond in The Village of Fenney, this hummingbird clearwing moth may look like a bird as it flits about and is quite beautiful, though on closer inspection, it is actually a bug. Thanks to Julie Walfield…...
Bald eagles preparing nest near Briarwood Executive Golf Course
1+ week, 3+ day ago (48+ words) There’s something special about bald eagles, especially the magnificent pair at Briarwood Executive Golf Course. They’ve returned to spruce up their nest and hang out together between breeding seasons, making it even more wonderful to see this July 4th weekend. Thanks…...
Little blue herons soar together over Sawgrass Grove
2+ week, 1+ day ago (29+ words) These graceful little blue herons were enjoying a beautiful morning together, frolicking in the skies over the lush green vegetation near Sawgrass Grove. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!...
A quiet afternoon for a young heron in The Villages
2+ week, 3+ day ago (50+ words) This young little blue heron, sporting its striking calico plumage, was enjoying a peaceful day fishing at a pond near The Village of Deluna. As he gets older, he will develop his adult deep blue and maroon plumage, which may…...
Osprey keeps a watchful eye over The Villages
2+ week, 4+ day ago (42+ words) An intense, head-on close-up captures an osprey peering directly into the camera lens against a clear blue sky. The raptor remains completely alert, scanning its surroundings from a high perch somewhere in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!...
Sandhill cranes graze during a golden sunrise in The Villages
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (48+ words) A pair of sandhill cranes are captured in silhouette against a brilliant golden sunrise and a soft layer of morning mist. One bird stands tall while the other grazes in an open field, creating a peaceful early morning scene in…...